Radically rethinking the way crowdfunding works: the case of JumpStartFund and the Hyperloop
Journal
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing (IJEV)
ISSN
1742-5360
ISSN-Digital
1742-5379
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2019
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI6
Abstract
In this research, we explore the unique case of JumpStartFund, a new crowdfunding platform that is used to develop the Hyperloop project. To this end, we employ an in-depth single case study to examine the participation architecture of the platform as well as the Hyperloop campaign content, based on which we derive a new crowdfunding model. The derived crowdfunding model differs from existing crowdfunding models in that it allows entrepreneurs to develop their business with the crowdmore actively. Our research has important implications for research and practice. First, we introduce a new crowdfunding model that expands the boundaries of existent models. Second, we explain how our model helps to more efficiently leverage the potential inherent in the crowd thereby redefining entrepreneurial success within crowdfunding. Third, we discuss how our findings contribute to existent research within the context of crowdsourcing.
Language
English
Keywords
case study
co-creation
crowdfunding
crowdfunding models
crowdsourcing
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Volume
11
Number
6
Start page
598
End page
519
Division(s)
Eprints ID
259912